Gifts of Time and Talent

How you would like to share your gifts to further God’s work at the Church of the Good Shepherd?

Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 1 Peter 4:10

Our church family is a source of deep blessing—offering community, stability, hope, and a place to call home. In turn, each of us has much to give through our unique passions, gifts, and abilities. As we enter this season of stewardship, we are invited to discern how God is calling us to share our time and talents for the good of our parish and the flourishing of our wider community.

Everyone in our parish family is encouraged to complete this Time and Talent questionnaire. Please let us know your interest in serving in any of the following by areas by checking the appropriate boxes. Your responses will help us discover how best we can serve God’s work together at the Church of the Good Shepherd, support our 2025–2028 Strategic Plan and guide opportunities for ministry and volunteer service.

By offering your gifts and passions through this online form, you help shape the future of our parish while uplifting and supporting both our church family and the wider community. After you submit the form, a fellow parishioner will reach out to connect you with opportunities where your gifts can bless others. And for those who prefer a paper copy, they are available in the main lobby of the Parish Life Center and in the church office.

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* 1. Do you have a deep connection to our corporate worship? There are many ways you can help enrich it.

Singing (Choir) or playing instruments

Preparing the church for our services (Altar Guild)

Reading (Lectors)

Assisting in the liturgy (Acolytes/Vergers, Chalicists, Lay Eucharistic Ministers)

Welcoming (Ushers/Greeters)

Other (please indicate additional ways you would be interested in serving our Worship ministry):

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* 2. Do you find solace and refuge in our beautiful buildings and grounds, or have a particular appreciation for them? You can contribute by carrying out tasks or helping to organize them.

Repairs and general maintenance

Gardening

Enhancements to our indoor and outdoor space

Other (please indicate additional ways you would be interested in serving our Building and Grounds ministry)

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* 3. Are you gifted in communication, and do you thrive on connecting others to things that matter? There are many ways to serve that help bring us together.

Helping with bulletin boards, mailings, etc.

Digital communications/marketing

Live streaming 10:15 services

Other (please indicate additional ways you would be interested in serving our Communications ministry)

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* 4. Do you have a deep sense of compassion and empathy for those in need of companionship and care? There are countless simple ways to support others through pastoral care.

Supporting families during illness, surgery, and bereavement

Providing meals (Meal Train)

Sending cards

Providing rides to parishioners

Delivering altar flowers to shut-ins

Other (please indicate additional ways you would be interested in serving our Pastoral Care ministry)

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* 5. Do you have a passion for serving those in need? There are many opportuninities to help those in our surrounding community.

Beyond Our Doors (help preparing and serving meals on our church grounds every month for our neighbors)

White Flag Shelter (assisting with guests spending the night in our facility during severe winter weather)

Warmth for Wake (preparing and delivering firewood during the winter months to those in need)

ONEWake (advocacy for affordable housing for lwo-inome families in Wake County)

Habitat for Humanity (helpling low income families build and purchase affordable housing)

Meals on Wheels (delivering meals to those who are homebound or otherwise unable to provide for themselves)

Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen (helping serve daily meals to our neighbors)

Annual Crop Walk (help organize or participate in the walk to raise money for local food banks)

Mission Trips

Other (please indicate additional ways you would be interested in serving our Outreach ministry)

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* 6. Do you enjoy spending time with others, developing friendships, and helping others grow in relationships with each other? You can support fellowship by helping to organize:

Weekly gatherings after the 10:15 Sunday service

Annual Oyster Roast

Annual Chili Cook Off

Annual Pig Pickin'

Annual Fall Family Rally Day (kick-off to the program year each September)

Potluck Suppers, Picnics, Barbecues

Organizing Events and other Regular Activities

Set-up and/or Clean-up for Events and other Regular Activities

Other (please indicate additional ways you would be interested in serving our Fellowship ministry)

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* 7. Are you driven to develop your spiritual formation and contribute to the growth of others? There are numerous ways to enrich the faith of our community.

Children’s Sunday School and Ministry

Youth Formation and Ministry

Adult Formation

Godly Play

Vacation Bible School

Baptism and Confirmation Preparation

(please indicate additional ways you would be interested in serving our Formation ministries)

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* 8. Are you energized by meeting newcomers, making them feel welcome, and/or helping them participate in the Good Shepherd community? There are several ways to contribute.

Welcoming Newcomers

Arranging Newcomers’ Events

Educating and Connecting New Parishioners to Ministries and Volunteer Opportunities

Other (please indicate additional ways you would be interested in serving our Newcomers ministry)

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* 9. Are you gifted with a financial background and can assist in managing our church’s finances? There are ways for you to utilize your experience in the service of our church community.

Financial Management

Grant Writing

Stewardship

Other (please indicate additional ways you would be interested in serving our Finance ministry)

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* 10. Do you have other gifts and passions not mentioned here that could enrich our life together? Are there other areas of interest or ministries not mentioned in this form? Let us know of other gifts would you be interested in offering up through Good Shepherd.

Please answer the next few questions so we will know who you are and how to contact you.

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* 11. What is your first name and last name?

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* 12. What is your email address?

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* 13. What is your primary phone number (area code + seven digit number)?

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* 14. What is the best way to contact you?

Telephone

Text (only select this option if the phone number you have entered is capable of sending and receiving text messages).

Other (please specify)

Thank you for taking the time to share your gifts and passions. Your willingness to serve is a blessing to our parish and a vital part of God’s work among us. We are deeply grateful for your generosity of spirit, and we look forward to walking together in faith as we use our time and talents to uplift our church and community.

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